Krakow Life has twice spotted hedgehogs pottering around the Old Town. Whether these spiky characters were sightseeing or whether they actually live in the centre we're still not sure. But Krakow does indeed boast some forty green spaces that can be designated parks. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the epic Blonia Common - venue of Pope John Paul II's historic speeches - to the belt-like Planty Gardens, which form a ravishing ring around the Old Town. These parks are an integral part of life in the city, and well worth exploring if Mother Nature is in a mellow mood.